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Patent CA-2475295-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for dynamic measuring the position and the orientation of a wheel
Inventor: VAN DEN BOSSCHE ALEX
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a device and a method for measuring the position and/or orientation of a first element (3) with respect to a second element (2) of a vehicle, on which this first element (3) is mounted in a movable manner, with the aid of an optical measuring system with at least one camera unit (1), whereby at least three references (4,5,6), not laying on a strait line, are provided on one of these elements (3) such that these references (4,5,6),can be perceived by the camera unit (1). Said camera unit (1) is mounted fixed with respect to the other element (4) and the position of said references (4,5,6) is measured with said optical measuring system for successive positions and/or orientations of the element (3) on which these references (4,5,6) are provided.
Patent CA-2480406-A1 (CA)
Title: Packaging container with contents mixing structure
Inventor: KI KEUN-SEO
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A pump container comprising a container body, discharging pump and a movable bottom part, configured so as to prevent air from being taken into the container body by allowing, when contents are discharged by pumping operation, the bottom part to move upward by the volume of the contents discharged by pumping operation, wherein the pump container comprises a main container and an auxiliary container separated from the main container by a separating means, and through operation, the separating means allows the constitution of a communication between the main container and the auxiliary container to allow mixing of the contents of the both containers.
Patent CA-2480530-A1 (CA)
Title: Sample carrier having releasable locking mechanism
Inventor: WEBB MATTHEW W
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.
Patent CA-2482574-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the food-technological preparation of potato juice products
Inventor: KOESSLER PETER
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of potato juice based products by means of food technology, characterised by the following steps; preparing the squeezed potato juice, filtering off the fibres or starch residues by means of a microfilter, preferably ultrafiltration the filtrate, electrodialysis of the microfiltrate or the ultrafiltrate and optionally, drying the electrodialysate by adding carrier substances containing silicates.
Patent CA-2484119-A1 (CA)
Title: System, apparatus and method to improve the aerodynamics of a floatplane
Inventor: FROM DAVE
IPC: B64C1/26
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: The aerodynamics of a floatplane can be improved by providing a wing suitable for mounting on a spreader bar between floats of the floatplane, mounting said wing on the spreader bar between the floats of a floatplane, and preventing the wing from rotating around the spreader bar during flight operations. In one apparatus embodiment, the invention comprises a wing mountable on a spreader bar between floats of the floatplane, a plurality of ribs spaced along the wing's axis, each rib having a recess suitable for accepting the spreader bar, and torque-restraining means to prevent the wing from rotating around the spreader bar.
Patent CA-2485749-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGAUD CHRISTIAN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the actively-controlled deposition of microdrops of biological solutions. The inventive device consists of at least one flat silicon lever (1) comprising a central body and an end area (2) which forms a point (3), a slit or groove (5) being disposed in said point. The invention is characterised in that it also comprises at least one metallic track (8, 9) which is disposed on one face of the central body and which runs alongside said slit or groove (5) at least partially. The invention also relates to a method of producing the inventive device and a method for the actively-controlled deposition and sampling of microdrops of biological solutions using said device.
Patent CA-2491095-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for anodizing aluminum materials
Inventor: GERLACH CARMEN
IPC: C25D11/12
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: Structural components made of aluminum and aluminum alloys are anodized in two sequential steps in two different electrolytes.      The first electrolyte is a mixed acid of two inorganic acids such as a phosphoric-sulfuric acid mixture. The second electrolyte is a further acid mixture of an organic acid and an inorganic acid to form a tartaric sulfuric acid mixture. The two sequential anodizing steps result in a surface texture that has three excellent surface characteristics simultaneously, namely: a corrosion resistance, a coating acceptance for lacquer coatings and an adhesive bonding with other aluminum materiel components.
Patent CA-2491250-A1 (CA)
Title: Belt and method of marking
Inventor: SEDLACEK DOUGLAS R
IPC: F16G1/28
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A belt and method of marking a belt. A layer (30) of polyethylene material is joined or cured to a belt (100). The layer is optically distinguishable from a belt body (10). The layer is etched to expose a portion of the belt body in order to contrast the layer with the belt body. A second layer (40) of polyethylene material may be applied adjacent to the first layer. The second layer is optically distinguishable from the first layer. The first or second layer is etched using cutting, grinding or laser light in order to expose portions of the adjacent layer, or of the belt body, thus providing a method of permanently marking the belt.
Patent CA-2493156-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors, compositions and methods of use
Inventor: RICHARDSON STEWART K
IPC: C07D213/55
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitri c oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium~derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent . The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selecti ve inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated. The invention also provides metho ds for treating inflammation, pain and fever; for treating and/or improving the gastrointestinal properties of COX-2 selective inhibitors; for facilitating wound healing; for treating and/or preventing renal and/or respiratory toxicity; for treating and/or preventing other disorders resulting from elevated levels of cyclooxygenase-2; and for improving the cardiovascular profile of COX-2 selective inhibitors.
Patent CA-2494341-A1 (CA)
Title: Graftable 4-amino-3-sulfinyl-substitued diphenylamine stabilizers for vulcanizates
Inventor: MEIER HANS-RUDOLF
IPC: C07C381/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 is C1-C18alkyl, C5-C12-cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, or allyl; n is 1 or 2; if n is 1, R2 is C4-C18alkyl, C5- C12~cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, benzyl, allyl, (CH2),mCOOR3, or is (CH2)mCN; if n is 2, R2 is -S-(CH2)p-S or -S-(CH2)2-[O-(CH2)2]m-S~ R3 is C1- C18alkyl, benzyl, allyl; m is 1 or 2; and p is a number from 2 to 12; are suitable as a stabiliser for an elastomer to prevent oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone~induced degradation. They are also suitable as stabilizers for elastomers to prevent contact discoloration of substrates coming into contact with elastomers.
Patent CA-2496309-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing system monitoring in a terminal independent interface located between a terrestrial optical terminal and an undersea optical transmission path
Inventor: NAGEL JONATHAN A
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: An optical transmission system has an optical transmission terminal (400) with first and second optical interfaces. The first interface is configured to communicate in accordance with an industry-standard, network level protocol.  The second interface is configured to communicate in accordance with a first optical layer transport protocol. The optical transmission span (440) includes an optical interface device that has a third interface communicating with the second interface of the optical transmission terminal in accordance with the first optical layer transport protocol and a fourth interface configured to communicate in accordance with a second optical layer transport protocol. The optical interface device also includes a signal processing unit for transforming optical signals between the first and second optical layer protocols. A test system is coupled to the signal processing unit for monitoring optical signal quality. The optical transmission span also includes an optical transmission path optically coupled to the fourth optical interface of the optical interface device for transmitting optical signals in accordance with the second optical layer protocol.
Patent CA-2497886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITE STANLEY A
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus is described which reduces a time delay and a resultant phase shift in a gyroscope motor drive signal (90). The motor drive signal originates from a numerically controlled oscillator (32) whose output (60) i s sampled at a predetermined rate. The apparatus includes a first element (108 ) which upsamples the oscillator output signal samples and a band pass filter (100) configured to receive an output from the first element and remove spectral components from the output of the first element. The apparatus further includes a third element (102) which generates a tuning parameter, .beta.'0 (166), for tuning of the band pass filter and a scaling multiplier (112) configured to normalize an output of the filter.
Patent CA-2498810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POSLINSKI THOMAS
IPC: H04N9/79
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A data management method for recorded programs stored on a digital recording device, wherein a portion of a first recorded program is rendered (Step 210) to an audio/video device, wherein the user provides a command to release the portion rendered (step 220), in response the portion rendered is released thereafter the memory associated with the rendered portion is available to store a second program wherein the remaining portion of the first program is available for presentation to the audio/video device (step 230).
Patent CA-2500516-A1 (CA)
Title: Cover for an air conditioning system and methods
Inventor: ALLEN KENDALL E
IPC: F24J2/36
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A cover for an air conditioning system includes a fluid inlet port adapted to permit fluid located outside the interior space to enter through a wall of the cover and into a first interior space portion of the cover. The cover further includes a fluid outlet port adapted to permit fluid located inside the second interior space portion to exit through the wall to a location outside the interior space. The cover may be integrated as part of a vehicle wherein a fluid inlet port of the cover can be placed in fluid communication with an air inlet of a first evaporator fan and an air inlet of a second evaporator fan and a fluid outlet port of the cover can be placed in fluid communication with an air outlet of the second evaporator fan. Methods also include retrofitting a vehicle comprising the steps of removing a first cover from a support surface and mounting a second cover to the support surface.
Patent CA-2504062-A1 (CA)
Title: Ball catching and delivery frame with variable flex
Inventor: CARLSON LARRY
IPC: A63B59/02
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A ball catching and delivery head including a frame and a base for a lacrosse stick is provided. In addition to a socket for receiving a handle, the base includes a cavity for receiving a flexible cartridge and also trusses laterally located relative to the base that terminally connect with the frame and the base. The frame is vertically flexible relative to the base and the extent to which the frame is so flexible is dependent upon the cartridge flexibility and compressibility. The trusses prevent lateral movements of the frame relative to the base. Different cartridges made of different materials may be substituted for one another to achieve different flexing characteristics.
Patent CA-2504826-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLANTUONO ROBERT G
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A high performance, high capacitance gain, electric connector for data transfer applica~tions. At least eight sequentially positioned elongate contact members are connected in a series of signal pairs. A first signal pair includes a fourth contact member and a fifth contact member. A second signal pair includes a third contact member and a sixth contact member. In addition, a third signal pair comprises a first contact member and a second contact member. Finally, a seventh and an eighth contact member are in a fourth signal pair. One member of each contact member pair is configured differently from the other member of the pair, the respective contact members being oriented relative to one another such that they substantially remain in generally parallel planes, but define non-parallel paths. Each of the third and fifth contact members mounts a plate-like extension oriented in a first direction and in respective planes generally parallel to one another. Each pair of extensions are separated by a first dielectric such that a first capacitor is formed. Furthermore, each of the fourth and sixth contact members mounts a plate-like extension oriented in a second direction and also in respective planes generally parallel to one another. Each pair of extensions are, likewise separated by a second dielectric such that a second capacitor is formed. Each contact of each contact member pair has a plug engaging portion and a board engaging portion, the plurality of contact members having a selected shape, being arranged relative to one another, and being housed collectively by a dielectric casing so as to minimize crosstalk during data transfer.
Patent CA-2505516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SNOW JEREMY W
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus including a shield (1) that is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of a needle (6). A binding member (5) is disposed within the shield (1) and defines binding surfaces (22) that form an aperture (21) configured for slidable receipt of the needle (6) between the retracted position and the extended position. The binding member (5) includes drag inducing members (26) disposed thereon that engage the needle (6) during slidable receipt of the needle (6) to create a drag force with the needle (6). The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member (5) relative to a longitudinal axis of the needle (6) such that the binding surfaces (2) engage the needle (6) to prevent slidable movement of the needle (6) in the extended position of the shield (1). The binding member (5) further includes a retainer (14) extending therefrom such that the retainer (14) is engageable with the needle (6) to prevent rotation of the binding member (5) prior to the extended position. The shield (1) further includes a hub retainer (14A) for releasable attachment to a catheter hub (4).
Patent CA-2505748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCONI ROBERTO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un acide nucléique comprenant au moins un segment du gène codant un segment fonctionnel de la sous-unité alpha 2 de la pompe Na-K (ATPase, ATP1A2) que l'on utilise dans le diagnostic ou le traitement de pathologies associées à la migraine ou à l'hémiplégie alternante de l'enfant. Font également l'objet de cette invention des kits de diagnostic appropriés et des procédés d'identification d'agents agonistes ou antagonistes.
Patent CA-2507650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUHLMANN DAVID J
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: Novel methods of making laminated, microchannel devices are described.  Examples include: assembly from thin strips rather than sheets; and hot isostatic pressing (HIPing) to form devices with a hermetically sealed wall.  Laminated microchannel articles having novel features are also described. The invention includes processes conducted using any of the articles described.
Patent CA-2507679-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOTSMITH LUKE
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A building product includes a base member for mounting to a structure and a cover member adapted to be snap-fit to the base member.
Patent CA-2508582-A1 (CA)
Title: Guide system for signal lines, device for measuring temperatures and/or concentrations and use
Inventor: WHITAKER ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: F16L7/02
Filed: 2005-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a guide system for signal lines comprising a guide tube, through which the signal lines are guided, a cooling system which laterally surround s the guide tube and comprises at least one coolant chamber and at least one inlet and at lea st one outlet for the coolant, wherein the coolant chamber is tubular in construction and is hermetically sealed by a seal at least at one end face.
Patent CA-2508620-A1 (CA)
Title: Identification bracelet with sealable window
Inventor: BEKKER ALEXANDER
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2005-05-30
Abstract: An identification bracelet for mounting about a person's wrist or the like incorporates a sealable window to protect wearer-related information against contact with moisture and the like. The bracelet includes a flexible band defining an information- bearing zone, in combination with an overlying adhesive-backed transparent cover strip. In an initial state, the cover strip has opposite ends securely adhered to the band, and a centra l window segment separated from the band by a peel-off release film. The window segme nt is adapted for lift-away separation from the band as by tearing along a line of weakness line at one end thereof to expose the information-bearing zone for receiving wear er- related information, and for facilitated peel-off removal of the release film, followed by adhesively seating the strip central window segment onto the band in a manner defining a sealed perimeter overlying and protecting the wearer-related information.
Patent CA-2509692-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer composition for peroxide bleaching of cellulosic fibre material and processes for peroxide bleaching
Inventor: AHLGREN JONNI
IPC: D06L4/10
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition for peroxide bleaching of a cellulosic fibre material, said composition being in the form of a stable aqueous polymer solution obtained by bringing in an aqueous medium a first polymer (A) comprising a partly or totally acidic homopolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or maleic acid, or a copolymer of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid with an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, into contact with a second polymer (B) comprising a po9lylactone of a poly-alfa-hydroxyacrylic acid in solid form or as a moist powder or as a slurry, said polymer solution having a pH of at most 8, The invention also relates to peroxide bleaching processes.
Patent CA-2511272-A1 (CA)
Title: Sensor arrays based on electronic oscillators
Inventor: BROUILLETTE MARTIN
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A sensor array for measuring various parameters in a machine environment, the sensor array comprising a number of oscillators, each of the oscillators comprising a feedback network, an amplifier and a limiter being connected together in a loop. The feedback network has a frequency which varies with the parameters to be measured. The amplifier consumes a current from a current supply and in cooperation with the feedback network produces a signal that alternates at the natural frequency of the feedback network. The limiter limits the amplitude of the signal within a predetermined amplitude range. All of the signals from the oscillators are multiplexed onto the output of the sensor array. Frequency analysis may then used to isolate the individual readings from each of the oscillators.
Patent CA-2512566-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for providing forward link handoff in a wireless communication system with ofdm forward link and coma reverse link
Inventor: SMEE JOHN E
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing handoff in a wireless communication system with multi-carrier modulation (MCM) for a forward link and CDMA for a reverse link. In one embodiment, a method of performing handoff on the forward link for a terminal is provided in which signal quality of pilots received by the terminal from a plurality of base stations in the system is determined. A  particular base station for subsequent data transmission on the forward link to the terminal is selected based on the signal quality determined for the plurality of base stations. A request to be handed off to the particular base station is initiated if the particular base station is different than a currently selected base station.
Patent CA-2514981-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of recombinant albumin in dialysis after liver failure
Inventor: KRAUS ELMAR
IPC: B01J20/28
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of recombinant HSA in dialysis, wherein the recombinant HSA has been purified from accompanying fatty acids during its production.
Patent CA-2515021-A1 (CA)
Title: Vascular clamp for ceasarian section
Inventor: UYENO JILL
IPC: A61B/
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: The invention provides devices, systems and methods for clamping arteries which are useful in reducing or abolishing blood flow in an artery, and may be used to control hemorrhage flowing a caesarian delivery. A clamping device embodying features of the invention includes a pair of clamping members with opposed pressure-applying members having facing pressure-applying surfaces, at least one of which is a yieldable pressure-applying surface. The yieldable pressure-applying surface is preferably resilient. The clamping members are configured to adjust the distance between pressure-applying surfaces, and a blood flow sensor is disposed on at least one of the pressure-applying members to aid in locating the target artery and also to monitor blood flow through the artery. The clamping device is particularly suitable for occluding uterine arteries by compressing the broad ligament which contains the uterine artery and which is connected to the patient~s uterus with the arterial clamp.
Patent CA-2516200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOORE HOLLIS H
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une infrastructure permettant de développer, de stocker, de maintenir et de livrer un contenu de méthodologie à des utilisateurs terminaux et comprenant une base de données de métadonnées contenant des définitions de relations explicites et implicites entre des objets de méthodologie représentatifs des documents publiés. Cette infrastructure comprend une suite intégrée d'outils comprenant un outil de développement de méthodologie, plusieurs interfaces utilisateurs incluant un chercheur de méthodologie et un navigateur de méthodologie, ainsi qu'un outil d'estimation qui intègre le contenu de méthodologie dans le procédé de planification de projet.